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In the case of Furman v. Georgia (1972), the United States Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty- in specific cases- being arbitrarily and inconsistently imposed, often in a discriminatory manner. As a result, the imposition of the death penalty as a punishment was stopped throughout the United States.
After reading the passage, which of these situations is true?

A) The Supreme Court has changed its interpretation of "cruel and unusual punishment" over time.
B) Because of Supreme Court rulings, the Eighth Amendment has been changed since its inclusion in the Bill of Rights.
C) Interpretation of the "search and seizure" portion of the Fourth Amendment has changed as a result of Furman.
D) Social opinions have caused the Supreme Court to reexamine traditions and practices that have traditionally been a part of government.
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